As reported by the Manchester Evening News earlier this week, a deal for Raphael Varane is edging closer for Manchester United.
Talks between the club and player are progressing well and both parties expect the 28-year-old to be a United player next season.
Varane has been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top defensive target and his arrival will give the club a huge boost ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Despite a solid enough defensive record, the backline was considered one of United’s weaker areas last season, with no player truly highlighting themselves as an adequate partner for key central defender Harry Maguire.
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